Melinda Jones Obituary in Spartanburg at J.W. Woodward Funeral Home

Obituary For Melinda Jones

Melinda Ann Dawkins Jones affectionately known as “Kit”, was born on February 4, 1949. She was the daughter of Thelma Thompson Dawkins and the late Haywood Dawkins, Sr. Melinda was educated in the Spartanburg County School System and was a 1967 graduate of the Carver High School. After high school, she attended the Spartanburg Technical College Dental Assistance program. She later received a degree in Early Childhood Development; where she utilized her skills as a teacher in the Child Evangelism Fellowship (Good News Program). Melinda was a member of the Mount Moriah Baptist Church in Spartanburg, SC. She was a former employee of the MEMC Corporation. Melinda was preceded in death by her brother, Terrell Dawkins. Left to cherish fond and loving memories, in addition to her mother, are: her two daughters, Felicia (Koby) Wilkins of Spartanburg, SC and Kimberly (Tim) Mills of Wellford, SC; six goddaughters, Tammy Houston, LaMilia Smith McDowell, Melissa Smith, Shanda Jackson, Sade Jacobs and Mallori Tate all of Spartanburg, SC; one granddaughter, Jakell Meadows and two grandsons, Koby Wilkins, II and Kimorion Mills; one great-grandson, Isiah Meadows; one sister, Marilyn Dawkins; two brothers, Deacon James (Nancy) Dawkins and Minister Haywood (Brenda) Dawkins, Jr. all of Spartanburg, SC; a special brother and friend, Boyd Landrum of Spartanburg, SC; four nieces, Vanisha (Rev. Rosavelt) Copeland of Boiling Springs, SC, Shalena (Ray) Pearsall of Atlanta, GA and Maria McNeil of Kaiserslautern, Germany; six nephews, Roderick Dawkins of Houston, TX, Omar (Renee) Dawkins of Spartanburg, SC, James L. Dawkins of Raleigh, NC, Haywood (Deniece) Dawkins, III, Alexis Dawkins and Asante Dawkins all of Columbia, SC; sixteen great nieces and nephews; ten great-great nieces and nephews; and a host of other beloved family members. A Celebration of the Life of Melinda Ann Dawkins Jones will be held on Saturday, July 8, 2017 at 12:00 noon at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, 445 S. Church St., Spartanburg, SC. Dr. Benjamin D. Snoddy will officiate. Interment will be in Lincoln Memorial Gardens, 2310 Cannons Campground, Spartanburg, SC. The family will receive friends at the home, 318 Seminole Dr., Spartanburg, SC. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, 445 S. Church St., Spartanburg, SC. J. W. Woodward Funeral Home

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My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. May God give you peace and such wonderful joy when you remember your time with her. RN at MB Hospital

Miranda

Dear Family, I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. My sincere condolences to you. May you think of the many beautiful memories that you shared with Melinda and cherish those precious moments. May the God of all comfort caress your heart with his living promise to one day reunite you together again in the future paradise mentioned at Revelation 21: 4,5. Our Dear Heavenly Father Jehovah (Psalms 83:18 )knows the many tears you cry and he will sustain you if you let him. I was thinking of you and hoping that you can find comfort during this difficult time.

Denise

To the Family sorry we couldn't be there but you all are in our thoughts and prayers. God will see you through. 2 Timothy 4 I have fought a good fight , I have finished the race and I kept the faith. Just know God will see you through. God bless with love William & Rev. Rena Dial

William and Rena Dial

My condolences goes out to the Dawkins family.May God give all you strength during this difficult time. Ms.Kit was a beautiful person with a loving spirit and soul.She will be sorely missed not forgotten.

Benikie

I miss talking to my Counsin. She was like a sister than Counsin. You are now with the Lord. Kit tell all my friends and family I'm coming too. Love you cousin Kit

Theresa